RFB-238-25 DOCJT Weber Bldg Flooring and Lighting Upgrades

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department for Juvenile Justice, is issuing RFB-238-25 for flooring and lighting upgrades at the Weber Building located on the Department of Criminal Justice Training Campus in Madison County, Kentucky. This Request for Bid solicitation seeks qualified contractors to furnish and install comprehensive electrical and lighting work, including LED lighting fixtures (grid troffers, downlights, exit signs, wall packs, and high-bay fixtures), air-powered switch controls, wiring devices, conduit systems, and associated electrical infrastructure. The primary objective involves a one-for-one replacement of all existing light fixtures in the Weber Building with new LED light fixtures featuring 4000 Kelvin color temperature, dimmable drivers, and occupancy sensors where specified, along with ceiling grid rework and the provision of new ceiling tiles. Contractors must remove all demolished material from the site and are responsible for obtaining all permits and managing inspection costs. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time at the DOCJT Funderbunk Lobby, 4449 Kit Carson Drive, Richmond, Kentucky. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by May 19, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with bidders required to register with the Vendor Self Service System at https://vss.ky.gov at least 24 to 48 hours prior to submission. A public bid reading will occur via conference call on May 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time using the provided dial-in credentials.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned business designations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Lighting fixtures must comply with Underwriters' Laboratories standards and the National Electrical Code, with approved manufacturers including Lithonia, Williams, Daybrite, Columbia, and Metalux, offering warranties ranging from five to ten years. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with subcontractors to resolve any installation conflicts between trades without additional compensation. All project plans, specifications, and bid documents are available at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room at https://www.stateofkyplanroom.com. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation documents; bidders must enter $0.00 in the eProcurement system with the actual contract amount submitted on the Official Bid Document.